Research programme: hepcidin peptide mimetics - Merganser Biotech/University of California at Los Angeles
Alternative Names: Hepcidin mimetic peptides; M 009; Minihepcidin peptides; MinihepcidinsLatest Information Update: 23 Feb 2023
At a glance
- Originator University of California at Los Angeles
- Developer Merganser Biotech; University of California at Los Angeles; Weill Cornell Medical College
- Class Peptides
- Mechanism of Action Hepcidin stimulants
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Discontinued Beta-thalassaemia; Haemochromatosis; Iron overload; Polycythaemia vera
Most Recent Events
- 23 Feb 2023 Discontinued - Preclinical for Beta-thalassaemia in USA (Parenteral) (Merganser Biotech website; February 2023)
- 23 Feb 2023 Discontinued - Preclinical for Haemochromatosis in USA (Parenteral) (Merganser Biotech website; February 2023)
- 23 Feb 2023 Discontinued - Preclinical for Iron overload in USA (Parenteral) (Merganser Biotech website; February 2023)